056: How Handmade Pacifier Clip Turned into a 6-Figure Business with Megan Castillo of Little Baebae Co.

Apr 8, 2022

After her first child was born, Megan Castillo taught herself to sew and sell handmade baby items online. Quickly, her parenting product hacks became a full-fledged business called Little BaeBae Co., an innovative baby products company and home of the RetractaClip. Last year, BaeBae Co. grew 300% and is now on track to make $1.8M in sales. 

 

Listen to Mollie and Megan discuss: 

• How her daughter inspired the idea for a retractable pacifier clip
• Making the first RetractaClip prototype using an old auxiliary cord
• Raising $15K on Kickstarter and validating her idea 
• How the Foundr Facebook ads course changed her hobby into a business
• The feeling of finally being able to pay her salary
• Offering other baby brands' products in her store
• And much more small business advice…

 

 

 

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